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Lord Tebbit
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will instruct British ambassadors in Belgium that the Union flag should be flown each day over each British embassy in Brussels. [HL949]
Baroness Scotland of Asthal
We have reiterated the general rules of flag flying: British missions are expected to fly the Union flag on working days during office hours. Ambassadors have discretion not to fly the flag where this could pose a security risk or offend local sensitivities.